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Parental vitamin B12 levels before conception linked to fewer birth defects
New research from Fudan University shows that higher vitamin B12 levels in both mothers and fathers before conception are linked to fewer bi
Home cooling prevents thousands of heat deaths in US, study finds
A new Yale study estimates that household air conditioning prevents more than 5,260 heat-related deaths each year in the US. However, cranki
EU smoking rates fall slowly, but vaping keeps nicotine use high
One in six EU adults still uses tobacco or nicotine products daily. Bulgaria, Sweden and Croatia have the highest rates. Awareness of smokin
Bats' longevity genes may reveal new ways to fight cancer and aging
Bats live long, resist viruses, and rarely get cancer. A new study reveals the genetic tricks behind these abilities, offering potential ins
Estonia launches expert panel to tackle youth digital mental health risks
Estonia's prime minister has tasked a panel of national experts with reducing the negative impact of social media and gaming on youth mental
Spain's 2026 heat deaths hit record 5,232, highest since tracking began
Spain has recorded 5,232 heat-related deaths so far in 2026, the highest since the MoMo system began in 2015. August alone saw 2,147 provisi
Men avoid dieting as 'feminine', but partner support helps
Men often view dieting as a feminine activity, which hinders their weight loss efforts. A new study suggests that supportive spouses can hel
How to ease the strain of heavy school backpacks on children
Carrying heavy backpacks can cause back pain and posture problems in children. Experts recommend choosing lightweight, well-designed bags an
Digital age disorders: from doomscrolling to nomophobia, how our brains adapt
Doomscrolling, nomophobia, FOMO and social media addiction are increasingly studied digital behaviors. While not all are official diagnoses,
VR therapy helps Danish woman silence 27 years of voices
A Danish woman with paranoid schizophrenia silenced 27 years of voices through an experimental VR therapy. A Copenhagen-led trial found the
Dutch health agency warns of lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
The Trimbos Institute has issued a red alert over ecstasy pills shaped like Donald Trump's head. The pills contain high concentrations of PM
DR Congo launches Ebola vaccinations as outbreak accelerates
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have started vaccinating frontline workers against Ebola using the Ervebo vaccine, wh